Fiona was a destructive post-tropical storm that surprised many of us with its devastating force. Shoreline erosion sounds like such a scary concept, but it is something to which we must adjust. Climate change is upon us; shoreline erosion is a new normal. Did you know that the challenges of shoreline erosion can help create opportunity? Many animals depend on shoreline erosion for habitat and raising their young. Shoreline maintenance is a part of living near the diverse ecosystems of the coast. Creating a healthy ecosystem along the shoreline takes work but will pay off by buying you time on your always-changing coastal property. Living Shorelines slow the processes of erosion while creating/maintaining habitat for coastal critters.
Helping Nature Heal creates award-winning Living Shorelines, Upland Ecosystems, and implements methods to tie it all back together, to work as one functional unit.
Guest Speakers
Rosmarie Lohnes
President/CEO of Helping Nature Heal Inc.
Rosmarie is an award-winning Ecological Restorationist and CEO of Helping Nature Heal Inc., specializing in mitigating shoreline erosion and connecting people with Nature. Rosmarie brings decades of education, research and experience to restore naturally occurring ecosystems by blending heritage skills, practical knowledge, timeless wisdom, and science to achieve superior landscape visions.
Rosmarie graduated from York University with a B.A. in Conservation and Environmental Studies, with prior studies in Architectural Design and further training in Horticulture as Therapy, Ecological Landscape Design, Shoreline Erosion, Master Gardener, and Landscape Management.
Dawn Slack
Environmental Research Manager of Helping Nature Heal Inc.
Dawn collaborates with private property owners, non-government organizations, and municipalities within the Atlantic provinces. She is a certified drone pilot; skilled at creating drone maps and analysing the topography of individual properties.
Dawn spends her days corresponding with clients, attending meetings, authoring reports, researching environmental topics and adhering to methods of coastal protection.
Dawn graduated from the Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany campus with a diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology, and a diploma in Paralegal studies. She is an environmental professional in training (EPt) credential with Eco Canada and will be achieving her certified Engineering Technologist (CET) credential in spring 2023.
